A skin rash on the upper back of an 8-year-old child is brought to the clinic for assessment. The rash is not unpleasant, although it is slightly itchy. She has no preexisting medical issues, no medicines, and is fully vaccinated. The vital indicators are within normal ranges. The exhibit depicts a skin examination of the right scapular region. The remainder of the examination is normal. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's current condition?

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A skin rash on the upper back of an 8-year-old child is brought to the clinic for assessment. The rash is not unpleasant, although it is slightly itchy. She has no preexisting medical issues, no medicines, and is fully vaccinated. The vital indicators are within normal ranges. The exhibit depicts a skin examination of the right scapular region.   The remainder of the examination is normal.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's current condition?

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Eductional Objective: Tinea corporis is characterized by circular or oval lesions with a raised, scaly border and centre clearing. The most prevalent cause is Trichophyton rubrum, which infects keratinized materials in the stratum corneum of the superficial epidermis but does not reach the dermis or subcutaneous tissues.

A Skin Rash on the Upper Back of an 8-Year-Old